Live In Resident Assistant / Dorm Parent

About Us

APEX was established in 2011 to assist U.S. secondary educational institutions with the recruitment and hosting of international students. Our goal is to promote greater diversity in U.S. high schools, facilitate cultural awareness amongst American and international students, and ease the process of living and learning abroad.

Through the years, APEX has created a portfolio of 100+ private and parochial day schools located exclusively in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, California, Rhode Island, a dormitory in Connecticut, and 300 host families that oversee the well-being, care, safety and education of over 400 international students annually. Our program ensures that students will succeed not only academically, but also socially while integrating into the American culture and education system.

LIVE-IN RESIDENT ASSISTANT / DORM PARENT - PART-TIME (EVENINGS & WEEKENDS)

Apex International Education Partners, LLC (APEX) is seeking a professional and reliable, year-round Live-In Resident Assistant / Dorm Parent for our international high school student dormitory located in Derby, Connecticut housing over 70 F-1 students.

The Resident Assistant / Dorm Parent position is a live-in position during the academic year and summer.

FREE ROOM & BOARD

Room, board, meals (American breakfast & Chinese lunch / dinner), Wi-Fi, and other utilities are included. Live-in space is a fully-furnished, one-bedroom, one-adult apartment with a private full bathroom and full kitchen. No smokers. Student meals are included and offered to Resident Assistants / Dorm Parents in the main campus dining hall. International F-1 high school students that live in the dormitory attend local, private high schools and summer enrichment camps during the day.

PART-TIME WORK SCHEDULE

This is a part-time position working mainly in the evenings during the week and every other weekend. Resident Assistants / Dorm Parents may attend class and / or work another job during weekdays when dormitory students are in school.

Live-In Resident Assistants / Dorm Parents are scheduled to be :

On-Duty :

• 3 weeknights (M,T,W, and / or Th) per week from 6 : 00PM-9 : 00PM

On-Call those same evenings from 9 : 00PM until 6 : 30AM the following morning AND

On-Duty :

On-Call from Friday evening through the following Monday morning when not On-Duty.

During "On-Duty" hours, Live-In RAs / Dorm Parents will be expected to be in the dormitory and working with the students. Total dedicated On-Duty hours expected to be about 9-20 hours per week.

During evening "On-Call" hours, Live-In RAs / Dorm Parents will be expected to be in the dormitory, overseeing the dormitory residents and be available (by phone call, text, or in-person) to address any student issues and handle any emergencies.

During daytime, weekend "On-Call" hours, Live-In RAs / Dorm Parents will be expected to be nearby the dormitory (30-minute driving distance), and be available (by phone call, text, or in-person) to address any student issues and handle any emergencies.

This position is year-round and includes regular hours during the academic year and summer. Hours and days may vary based on need.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the overall safety and well-being of dormitory students. This includes, but not limited to :

Responsible for handling dormitory / office administrative duties and responsibilities. This includes but not limited to :

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred . Advanced degree (or in the process of getting an Advanced Degree) preferred. Graduate students, educators and healthcare providers welcomed and encouraged to apply!

Experience in education , caring for high school aged children, and / or prior experience as a Resident Advisor (RA) in a high school dormitory setting is desirable.

The successful candidate will possess a lively and outgoing demeanor, easily capable of forming connections with our students, involving them in all of our activities, and supporting their growth. Demonstrate excellent decision-making skills, strong leadership qualities, and possess sensitivity for the welfare of their international middle school and high school student residents that are minors.

Flexibility to provide coverage during certain company holidays (1.5X pay) - dormitory provides student housing 365 days per year.

Fluency in English is a required.

Resident Assistants / Dorm Parents must undergo and pass a national criminal and sex offender background and driving record check. Must have a valid CT Driver's License, 3+ years' driving experience and acceptable driving record. Must have work authorization to work in the U.S.

COMPENSATION : Part-Time, Hourly, Non-exempt, $16.35 per hour (for On-Duty hours) + FREE Room & Board / In-Dormitory Furnished Apartment Living Arrangements, Free Cafeteria Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner), 401K (after 1 year of service, if eligible), Paid Sick Time (PTO), Premium pay for approved hours worked on a holiday.

JOB TYPE : Part-time, On-Duty & On-Call 3 evenings during the week (M-Th) and every other weekend (Friday evening until Monday morning).

WORK LOCATION : Onsite in the dormitory at 101 Marshall Lane, Derby, CT.